Students applying for entrance to the EMT/Paramedic Certificate Program must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum age of 18 by course completion date
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalency
• Achievement of minimum scores on reading comprehension and mathematics assessment testing
• Submission of a complete application packet
• Completed Hepatitis B series vaccination (all 3 shots)

Students applying for Paramedic Certification must meet these additional requirements:

• Completion of EMT Course
• Transcripted Anatomy/Physiology coursework or successful completion of Anatomy/Physiology competency exam

Employer Recommended Guidelines:

The following are recommended guidelines for employer's selection of EMT and Paramedic students. The student should:

• Have the desire and willingness to provide emergency medical care in a wide variety of situations.               
• Have the ability to relate and communicate well with people.
• Have a solid background in reading skills, math skills, and study habits.                                      
• Have the ability to use deductive thinking skills and act quickly and independently in stressful emergency situations.